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Vi ►) 6 The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a Resolution requesting extension of the deer hunting season in Lee County. County Manager John Crumpton stated that in 2010 the Board approved a Resolution requesting the NC Wildlife Resources Commission extend the deer hunting season in Lee County. To date, no action has been taken to extend the season. The Board is asked to approve another Resolution asking that Lee County be moved from the Central Deer Season to the Eastern Deer Season for the purposes of extending the deer hunting season by approximately four weeks. After discussion, Commissioner Oldham moved to approve a Resolution Requesting the Extension of Deer Hunting Season in Lee County, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Economic Development Director Bob Joyce gave the Board an update on current projects in the EDC office. He stated that "Project Gizmo" (Magneti Marelli Powertrain USA's Sanford plant) had recently been announced by Governor Pat McCrory that will include a $12 million investment in Sanford and the addition of 76 new jobs over the next two years. The EDC Office has been very active with twelve new projects in the works. The office has received calls from the State Government Partners, Commerce, and RTRP in reference to proposed projects. The GIS Department was praised for their recent assistance with maps needed within a 30 -minute time frame for a meeting. Mr. Joyce stated that he and SAGA Executive Director Joy Thrash had attended several meetings and had more on their agenda to attend. County Manager John Crumpton presented to the Board his Monthly Report for October 2015, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. No action was taken. Commissioner Reives asked that an update be given at each meeting on the well water testing in the Colon Road area. Commissioner Frazier moved to go into Closed Session to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of a business in the area per N.C. General Statute §143-318.11(a) (4), and to consult with the county attorney to protect the attorney-client privilege. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously and the Board was in Closed Session. Upon returning from Closed Session, with all members present, the regular meeting resumed. At 6 p.m. the Board held a public hearing that had been advertised for this date and time to consider applications for the FY 2016-17 Community Transportation Program Grant and FY 2016-17 Section 5310 Elderly and Disabled Federal Grant Application. Senior Services Director Debbie Davidson stated a public hearing is required for submission of the North Carolina Department of Transportation FY 2016-17 Community Transportation Program Grant Application. The County is requesting $172,145.00 in administrative funds that will cover 85% of the salary for the County of Lee 4